Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Let's try having you create an account for yourself on Wikipedia! The easiest and fastest way to start using an account to edit Wikipedia is to simply create one for yourself! There are no requests to file, there's no waiting in line, and the account you create is instant and ready for you to use right away!
Main page; Contents; Current events; Random article; About Wikipedia; Contact us; Help; Learn to edit; Community portal; Recent changes; Upload file
Being unable to create an account for yourself is typically due to: Having trouble or being unable to see or complete the required CAPTCHA image verification step.; Choosing a username that is too similar to an existing username (in these cases, an account creator can approve the creation of similar usernames if certain criteria are met).
Wikipedia has various sister projects too, like Wikimedia Commons – where people collect and upload free media. Related Wikipedia information pages. Why not create an account? – Reasons to edit as an IP. Request an account – How any user may request an account be created for them.
Not applicable; there is no user page if a user does not create an account. benefits Can get full credit in the "real world" for her work. [1] "Outing" is not an issue. [2] Those searching the web for her name may find her Wikipedia user page. [3] If diligent, she can manage any conflicts of interest (COI) responsibly. [4]
If you are unable to view captchas, you can request for an account to be created for you at Wikipedia:Request an account. You may also be unable to create an account if it contains certain symbols (particularly the '@' symbol, as well as certain non-Latin characters) or words, or if it is too similar to that of an existing user.
Before requesting an account, it is important for you to know that the request an account process is severely backlogged at this time. If you submit a request today, you can expect a response from a member of the team regarding the approval or decline of your account request in approximately 6 months on average.
Don't worry! In most cases, you do not need to use the request an account process (ACC) to have an account created for you! This wizard will help you determine if this process is the best solution in your situation.